FedEx: We expect 'continued moderate economic growth'

The global freight and shipping company reported adjusted earnings per diluted share of $2.66, lower than estimates for $2.69, according to Bloomberg.

Sales came in at $12.1 billion, compared with the forecast for $12.30 billion.

For full-year 2016, FedEx expects adjusted earnings of between $10.60 and $11.10 per diluted share, compared with the consensus expectation for guidance of between $10.50 and $11.73.

Its outlook also "assumes continued moderate economic growth."

CEO Frederick W. Smith said in the statement: "Fiscal 2015 was a transformative year for FedEx with outstanding financial results driving expanded long-term value for share owners. Significant acquisitions announced in the year promise to strengthen our portfolio of services and change what's possible for customers. I am very proud of the FedEx team for its accomplishments and look forward to a successful fiscal 2016."

The company announced it was raising the mandatory retirement age for directors to 75 from 72.

FedEx shares fell more than 1% in premarket trading. The stock is up 30% over the past 12 months.